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Etsy Dallas Spring Dash Craft Show

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I love shopping on Etsy. It’s the best thing to happen to the indie craft scene.  And I’m loving all the local Etsy artists that are banding together to promote the handmade movement, like the Etsy Dallas team is doing. This talented group of more than 50 crafters is putting on their first annual spring show (lucky you, Dallas!).

Next Saturday, May 16 is the team’s Spring Dash Craft Show in Dallas, Texas.

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Saturday, May 16 2009
11 am to 5 pm
South Side on Lamar
1409 South Lamar, Dallas, Texas 75215

Join Etsy Dallas at historic South Side on Lamar in the hip and up-and-coming Dallas neighborhood known as The Cedars. Here’s what you can expect:

*Over 50 artists, crafters & designers
*Free raffle
*Free goody bags for the first 50 shoppers
*Free Make-&-Take crafts and food drive with Girl Scouts Troop 1637

And here is a sampling of what you’ll find at the show. Gorgeous stuff!

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